Junior Legal Services Lawyer

At Vistra, our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress. We're dedicated to removing the friction that comes from the complexity of global business to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

Scope

Would you like to deploy your expertise in a young, energetic, and dynamic team? In this role, you can develop your knowledge of Dutch law and regulations and collaborate with and learn from experienced colleagues in various fields. Work with a tight team, ensuring high client satisfaction, solving complex questions, and providing a full range of corporate services. Spar with experienced legal team members, expand your knowledge, and grow together.

Key Responsibilities

• Review transactional documentation relating to (re)financings, acquisitions, mergers, restructurings, and other corporate matters.
• Identify potential legal or compliance issues, understand deal terms and implications, and translate into Vistra (transaction) clearance summary with follow-up actions if necessary.
• Prepare resolutions, agreements, power of attorney, and other documents related to legal transactions with clear coordination with involved law and service firms.
• Prepare legal documentation for the approval and adoption of financial statements and assist auditors.
• Identify legal and compliance risks concerning all client entities in the Vistra Corporates portfolio.
• Handle day-to-day management of client entities and corporate legal matters according to Dutch corporate law and regulations.
• Maintain corporate and compliance client files accurately, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Ensure deadlines of statutory and corporate legal matters are met.
• Proactively identify any potential (Director's) liabilities.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, shareholders, advisors, and other relevant parties regarding legal matters.

Key Requirements

• Structured and detail-oriented with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Sound knowledge of Book 2 Dutch Civil Code and basic accounting knowledge.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in providing legal support in a corporate environment.Experience working with international clients is beneficial.
• Completed Master in Law (Dutch Law with emphasis on company law, Notary law or Fiscal law).

Company Benefits

A challenging position in an ambitious organization where no day is the same. A company focused on the future where you can grow and make your mark. We offer:

• Market-conform remuneration and benefits (e.g., travel allowance).
• 8% holiday allowance & 26 days off per year plus 1 flexible public holiday, with an option to buy up to 5 vacation days.
• Collective pension scheme, non-contributory, and an option to voluntarily save extra with a maximum of 5.4%.
• Vistra Bonus Plan based on Group and individual performance.
• Learning and training opportunities via our digital learning environment, 'Vistra Skills Platform'.
• Work laptop provided.
• Possibility to work partially from home with a fee to set up your home office.

Employee Well-being

We care about you, offering:

• Our Well-being program (Open Up).
• Employee discounts via Benefits at Work.
• Bike riding via the bike scheme.
• Free coffee, tea, soft drinks, and fresh fruits in our office.

Globally, our staff also participate in volunteer efforts and fundraising for local communities. Vistra supports employees’ engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, offering one paid day per year for team volunteering. You can also opt for Payroll Giving to donate to charity more easily.

We value interdepartmental collaboration, working as ONE Vistra worldwide, and building relationships at our DoMiBo’s (Thursday Afternoon Drinks). We look forward to getting to know you!